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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.24, 25,543.13 and 10,798.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.24, 25,543.13 and 10,798.37 is: 16,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.24 : 25,543.13 = 10,798.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.24/25,543.13 = 10,798.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.24x = 25,543.13 × 10,798.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.24x = 275,823,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,823,986.99/17,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.50

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